Kenya seeks to admit Rwanda, Burundian lawyers

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Some of new advocates taking the oath of admission to the roll of advocate at The Supreme Court of Kenya on October 01, 2018. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NMG

The Kenyan parliament has revived its push to allow advocates from Rwanda and Burundi work in Kenya, just like their counterparts from Tanzania and Uganda.

The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to allow the citizens of Burundi and Rwanda to be eligible for admission as an advocate in Kenya.